2000 Daihatsu Naked vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2000 Daihatsu Naked is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Cougar (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Naked. (63 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 840 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu Naked. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu Naked, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Naked. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Naked. 2000 Daihatsu Naked has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 1970 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Daihatsu Naked will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu Naked | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | Naked | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.5 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2860 mm |
